I accidendly bought my adult rag doll kitten food?

Question

hard food,she's already weigh over weight,she weighs 25 lbs,will it hurt her,i mean will she get even hevier?

Answer 1

the food itself won't be too bad. just control her portions by putting a handful of food in her bowl twice a day and no more till she loses the weight. I'm having to do the same thing for my ferret, who has been sitting around eating all day and now looks more like a cat than a weasel. I feed her kitten food too, cuz it keeps the smell down.

Answer 2

Kitten food is much higher in fat than adult cat food, and your cat will pack on the pounds. I have made this mistake as well, and I have experience. It is also higher in protein, which is good for kittens who are growing, but if your cat is over 8 and has a settled metabolism and really doesn't need this protein, she will spill some of the by-products out her kidneys, which won't directly hurt her, but it can contribut to any predisposition she may have for kidney problems later down the road.

This isn't a health emergency, but if you can afford to give the bag of kitten food to a local rescue group or no-kill shelter, you would be giving it to little lives that need exactly that nutrition. And then buy your Reubenesque rag doll a nice bag of lite adult food.

Answer 3

If you can return it, do so. If you can't just feed that but go back and get the regular food as soon as you can.

It's true that the kitten food probably is more fattening and with a weight problem you shouldn't take a chance. I definitely wouldn't feed the whole bag but if you have to use it for a day or so until you can get back out, no harm done.

Answer 4

It's really not good for her. Kitten food has a much higher protein content than adult food. Your adult ragdoll obviously isn't growing anymore (except maybe sideways!) and doesn't need that much protein in her diet. Donate the kitten food to an animal shelter and get kitty some adult food.

Answer 5

Kitten and puppy foods are higher in protein and fat content, so if you fed it to her on a long term basis, then yes....she could pack on some pounds.

Most pet stores and pet food manufacturers have a money back guarantee, so even if you opened it already, they may let you return it. Call the pet store and find out. Or, feed it to her for a few days until you can get back to the store to purchase her regular food.

Answer 6

Reduce the portions okay. Do not worry too much. Personally I would put less food not a tiny portion like some people might say. Just take away some of the food little by little. You will see the difference with time.

Answer 7

I would return the food unless it's a smaller bag, your cat definitely needs to lose weight and there are differences between kitten food and cat food. Obviously your cat has not been able to control her appetite as a free-choice feeder, and kitten food is high calorie, high nutrition for growth.

Answer 8

It will put a little more weight on your cat, but if you give smaller portions it probably won't hurt her much.

Alternately, you could give the kitten chow to your local animal shelter and get adult food for your kitty.

Answer 9

I would feed her less than normal of it, and watch her weigh.. Kitten food IS designed for growing kittens and would tend to put weight on your cat, but quantity is everything..

Answer 10

I agree. See if you can return the food or go out and buy the correct food. We all make mistakes. Donate the food (if not returnable) to a shelter, they will greatly appreciate it. You might be able to get a tax deduction for it.